---
typeId: term
recordId: registry
fields:
  title: Registry
  definition: A central or semi-central catalog service.
  order: 840
  usage:
    - Avoid using Registry as a core Benac noun. Use Local Package Catalog,
      Package Source, Storage Offer, or Distribution Source instead unless
      describing an external non-authoritative service.
    - Use Local Package Catalog, package source, distribution source, or Storage
      Station unless specifically describing a non-authoritative external
      registry.
  avoid:
    - Do not imply Benac requires a central registry.
  notes: 'Additional source definition from "16. Terms to avoid, reserve, or use
    carefully": A central catalog or package service.'
  sourceDocument: /home/johnb/Downloads/benac_terms_and_definitions_v0_1.md
  sourceVersion: 0.1 Terminology Draft
  sourceDate: 2026-05-02
  sourceSections:
    - 8. Document, replication, and local store terminology
    - 16. Terms to avoid, reserve, or use carefully
---
